Fiorentina keen on Palombo and Ilicic

Fiorentina have expressed interest in signing midfielders Angelo Palombo and Josip Ilicic, according to Il Corriere dello Sport.

With Ricardo Montolivo and Juan Manuel Vargas likely to leave Viola in January, sporting director Pantaleo Corvino is already identifying new midfield targets.

According to the latest reports, Corvino has not given up on Sampdoria captain Angelo Palombo and he is currently monitoring the situation regarding the former Italy international.

Palombo is adamant that he is happy at Sampdoria, but his stance could be changed if Sampdoria’s promotion plans get compromised.

Fiorentina are also interested in Palermo playmaker Josip Ilicic, who has been struggling to hold on to regular starting place this season.

Following the unsuccessful negotiations with Palermo last July, Viola officials are ready to reignite their interest in the Slovenia international.